Katherine Sherwood 'One in 100 Billion'

For Sherwood, the brain damage and resulting shift in her art led to awards, museum shows and a whole new level of critical acclaim. For scientists, experiences like hers are helping shine light on the workings of the brain. Above is a work Sherwood created after her stroke.

For Sherwood, the brain damage and resulting shift in her art led to awards, museum shows and a whole new level of critical acclaim. For scientists, experiences like hers are helping shine light on the workings of the brain. Above is a work Sherwood created after her stroke. (Sixth Street Studio, San Francisco)

For Sherwood, the brain damage and resulting shift in her art led to awards, museum shows and a whole new level of critical acclaim. For scientists, experiences like hers are helping shine light on the workings of the brain. Above is a work Sherwood created after her stroke.